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There are many reasons why users choose to use Linux over other popular operating systems such as Windows, Macintosh, or even other Unix-like systems. Here are some key reasons:
Cost: Linux distributions are provided as free (as in freedom) software. Not only are Linux distributions free, but they give users freedom to do (almost) anything they want with the software, including sharing it with someone else.
Freedom: While reverse-engineering or modifying Windows and Macintosh is downright illegal, it is actually encouraged for Linux users. While this applies equally to other free software projects, Linux is chosen for a combination of reasons. Other times, users do not trust Microsoft and Apple, which are the sole entities that governs Windows and Macintosh, respectively. With Linux, there is not central authority.
Software: Many open-source projects are designed with Unix-like systems in mind. They tend to work better on Linux, and sometimes don't work at all on Windows or Macintosh.
Security/Stability: Historically, Linux has been more secure than Windows and Macintosh. For the same reason, Linux is often deployed in server environments.
Speed/Quality: Linux is the result of millions of people's work worldwide. Windows is the result of a bunch of developers sitting in Redmond. The result is usually a more polished, higher-quality system. Some users may notice a significant speed improvement when using Linux, while others may not.
Control: If you don't like Linux's graphical interface, get another one (there are plenty). If you don't like how Windows 8 looks, you're stuck with it. With Linux, you can chose between a variety of different software. Some common window managers include GNOME, KDE, Xfce, and LXDE. If you hate all 4, there are still even more choices! If the taskbar clock urks you, you can get rid of it. Linux users have more control over their system.
Support: Many commercial organizations offer paid support for Linux systems. While this is true for Windows, this is sometimes less true for other Unix systems.
What else can I help you with?
Why does operating system use cluster instead of sector?
Clusters and sectors relate to storage areas on a disk - not the operating system.
Is it possible to remove everything from your hard drive except the operating system?
Format all other drives instead of that conatain operating system
It is possible to launch one operating system from another operating system or on top of another operating system?
Depending on the base operating system, yes. In almost all cases, the operating system from which the second one is loaded lacks memory protection, allowing the second operating system to replace the first one in memory. This can be used, for instance, to boot Linux from MS-DOS or classic versions of Mac OS.
Can Alcohol 120 used to boot a computer?
No. Alcohol 120% requires an operating system to run on, and it is all but impossible to directly load an operating system from another running one these days. You will either need to use a virtual machine to run the operating system in a simulated environment on top of an already existing operating system, or use another method to load the operating system.
Explain the different functions of an operating system and discuss some ways that operating systems can differ from one another?
discuss the difference function of an operating system
Is an operating system an application?
No, an operating system is not an application, an, "operating system", is another word that refers to a Microsoft Windows-installed desktop PC or notebook, named a, "server."
Components of an operating system include process memory and file management. What is another component of an operating system?
input/output (I/O) system management
Why should you use operating system?
Because without an operating system, your computer will not be capable of doing anything useful.
What is the purpose of an active partition?
Information for BIOS: the active partition is the partition from which an operating system (or another boot-loader) should be boot-loaded.
When an operating system spends time paging instead of executing application software is what?
thrashing
Which university course should you take if you want to develop an operating system?
A good course to take if you want to develop an operating system is a course in "Operating Systems".
In a dual oprating system how can you delate one oprting system?
The second operating system should be on a different partition or disk. If you format the partition/disk that the unwanted operating system is on, the machine will have no choice but to boot to the remaining operating system.
